Does Raw Elements sunscreen have PFAS?
Raw Elements sunscreen averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Raw Elements sunscreen products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 45 other sunscreen brands graded alongside it.
Raw Elements sunscreen averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 8 of the 8 we graded are worth buying. That is above 52% of the sunscreen brands we grade.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Raw Elements sunscreen worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Product uses fragrance or essential oils for scent…
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), tin packaging
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Preservative toxicity (if present). Raw Elements does not publicly list full preservative details; mineral…
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Product description indicates 'all-natural' formula; if fragrance or essential oils are…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide); tin container
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can contain trace lead or cadmium depending on ore sourcing and…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based active ingredients; plastic-free packaging
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. If the product is scented, fragrance compositions…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen actives (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), lotion base, recyclable tin container
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticle concern. Mineral sunscreen actives are often micronized or…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), water-based moisturizer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Product labeling does not explicitly state 'fragrance-free' status; if essential oils or…
- mineral sunscreen ingredients (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in cosmetic base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Mineral sunscreen bases typically use preservatives (e.g., phenoxyethanol, parabens) to…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Better sunscreen from other brands
Graded higher than the Raw Elements average of 75.
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
The same question, asked of the other sunscreen brands
Best average grade first. Raw Elements averages 75.
See every Raw Elements product we grade on the Raw Elements brand page, or the full sunscreen ranking.